Cheers to our 2024 Urban Farming Graduates!
The Rudy Lozito Urban Farming Fellowship program proudly celebrated the graduation of its latest cohort on Friday, October 25th, 2024, at the North Richmond Farm. Over the past six months, […]
New Program Cultivates Community and Wellness for Richmond’s Senior Community
After launching our Farmers to Families CSA, which delivers free organic produce to over 200 families—nearly half being seniors and disabled residents—we discovered a deeper community need. Many of our […]
Beyond the Classroom: New After-School Program for Families
Urban Tilth’s new After School at the Farm program offers youth (preschoolers to fifth graders) an enriching opportunity to engage with nature through farm-based learning. The program aims to inspire […]
400 Fruit Trees Distributed: Growing Richmond’s Food Forest & Youth Leadership
Imagine fresh, healthy, and delicious organically grown fruit freely available in Richmond! Making this a reality is the exact goal of Urban Tilth’s new Orchard for ALL! Program. Launched in […]
Throw Back Thursday
Today, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the amazing work of our Summer Youth Apprenticeship Program (SYAP) graduates! This summer, our apprentices poured their heart and soul into projects […]
Roots Run Deep | Renewable Energy Episode 8
In this episode of the Roots Run Deep podcast the topic of conversation is on renewable energy sources. Our hosts go over some of the different kinds of renewable energy […]
Growing a Greener Future: Inside the Rudy Lozito Urban Farming Fellowship
The Rudy Lozito Fellowship Program, created in memory of former Urban Tilth staff member Rudy Lozito, successfully concludes another impactful six-month urban farming training session at the North Richmond Farm […]
Reviving Richmond: Urban Tilth’s Green Revolution in Creek Restoration and Water Conservation
This year Urban Tilth has been excited to work on Rheem Creek in partnership with American Rivers, The Watershed Project, and Contra Costa County. Construction of the new creek channel […]
Summer of Progress: July – September Impact
Accomplishments, July – September 2024 Phases I Utilities Sewer infrastructure and public sewer main extension testing completed and accepted by sanitary district. Brookside Drive Frontage Improvements constructed, consisting of sidewalk, […]
Another heartwarming reunion at Urban Tilth!
Since passing their farm on to us, different members of the Nabeta family have visited the site to check in, offer support, and see our progress. Satoko Nabeta, the family […]